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Senna

Dosage form
SYRUP
Labeler
Rij Pharmaceutical Corporation
Label updated
2018-04-30
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
Sennosides A and B
View original label and images on DailyMed ↗
Label information

Drug Facts

Active Ingredient (in each teaspoonful)

Sennosides 8.8 mg

Purpose

Laxative

Uses
  • relieves occasional constipation (irregularity)
  • generally produces bowel movement in 6-12 hours
Warnings

Label information

Do not use

  • laxative products for longer than 1 week unless directed by a doctor

Ask a doctor before use if you have

  • stomach pain
  • nausea
  • vomiting
  • noticed a sudden change in bowel movements that continues over a period of 2 weeks

Label information

Stop use and ask a doctor if you have rectal bleeding or fail to have bowel movement after use of laxative. These may indicate a serious condition.

Label information

If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a professional before use.

Label information

Keep out of reach of children. In case of accidental overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Directions
  • shake well before use
  • Do not exceed recommended dose
Age Starting Dose Maximum dosage
adults and children 12 years and older 2 - 3 teaspoons once a day preferable at bedtime; increase as needed or as recommended by a doctor 3 teaspoons in the morning and 3 teaspoons at bedtime
Under 12 years of age ask a doctor ask a doctor
Other information
  • store at room temperature 15°- 25°C (59°- 77°F)

TAMPER EVIDENT: Do not use this product if breakaway band on cap is broken or missing.

Inactive ingredients

flavors, parabens, propylene glycol, sucrose, and water.

Label information

RIJ Pharmaceuticals Corporation
40 Commercial Avenue
Middletown, NY 10941

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 237 mL Bottle Label

NDC 53807-556-08

Senna Syrup
Senna Syrup
Natural Vegetable Laxative

8 fl. oz. (237 mL)

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 7633b1ef-c369-4a14-b425-e742f7c3b320 · Version 2
NDC: 53807-556